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Deep plane facelift

The deep plane facelift releases the retaining ligaments and lifts skin and SMAS as one flap below the SMAS layer.

218
Papers
117
Since 2021
6
Reviews and meta-analyses
1990
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2026
2026
Conservation facelift: The mesoface
Quinodoz P, Scampa M, Belhaouari L · JPRAS Open · PMID 42630822
2026
Tunneled Deep-plane Lift: A Novel Approach to Lower Facial and Neck Laxity
Stanford N, Ramírez B, Varela A · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42719910
2026
2026
Deep Plane Facelifts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes
Koroma P, Reji N, Burridge I, Shah M, Gopi P, Lee K, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42576065
2026
2026
Double-Sling Composite Facelift
Öreroğlu AR · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42192009
2026
Deep Plane Versus SMAS Plication Facelift: A Prospective Cohort Study of Clinical Outcomes and Complication Rates
Neel OF, Alsubhi MN, Alotaibi H, Al-Terkawi RA, Mortada H · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42384060
2026
[Facelift-quo vadis?]
Noah EM · HNO · PMID 42047716
2026
Finesse in Forehead Lifting-Asymmetric Ligament Release for Asymmetric Brow Ptosis
Bair H, Cheng TS, Ramesh S · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41857163
2026
Evaluating Facelift Outcomes and Technique Trends in the United States
Pak KY, Salehi PP, Azizzadeh B · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 41251721
2026
Deep Plane Technique for Male Facelift Surgery
Saadat DD, Sykes J · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 40889761
2026
Comparative Effectiveness of Deep Plane and Extended Deep Plane Facelifts in Lower Facial Rejuvenation
Golparvaran S, Ziaee P, Aalizade A, Sazgar AA · Aesthet Surg J · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 41348089
2026
Enhancing Perioral Aesthetics: The Role of Orbicularis Oris Muscle Suspension in Deep Plane Lip Lifts
Talei B, Ziai H, Danielian A · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203329
2026
Orbicularis Revectoring in the Deep Plane Facelift
Bray D · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203328
2026
Comparison of Deep SMAS Lift and MACS in Facelift: A Meta-Analysis
Pandkhahi A, Zare N, Karimi AM, Ghafouriansamedanimashhad A, Karimi H, Alexander A, et al. · Medicina (Kaunas) · Meta-Analysis · PMID 41597398
2026
"TOTAL SMAS: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO COMPREHENSIVE FACIAL REJUVENATION"
Pascali M, Savani L, Gratteri M, Rubolino S, Marchese G, Pascali F, et al. · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41604337
2026
Muscles of the Lower Lip: Functional Anatomy, Innervation Patterns, and Nerve Injury Prevention
Har-Shai L, Johansen CF, Bhatia SS, Rozen SM · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41568933
2026
[Modern approaches to facelifting: a comparative analysis of SMAS and Deep Plane techniques]
Ermoshchenkova MV, Glebova KA, Kibishev KI, Orlova AA · Khirurgiia (Mosk) · PMID 42615658
2026
2026
Thirty Years of Deep Plane Facelifts: Characterizing Outcomes and Longevity
Levin M, Frankel A · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41749415
2026
Patient-Reported Outcomes of Anterior Digastric Myectomy in Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift Surgery
Gray AJ, Starkman SJ · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41283798
2025
Awake Rejuvenation With the Deep Plane Face Lift and Extended Deep Neck Contouring
Claytor RB, Tolan GC, Fuentes PM · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 41800201
2025
Comparative safety and efficacy of SMAS rhytidectomy techniques: a network meta-analysis protocol
Gasper G, Swed S, Tanas Y · Int J Surg Protoc · PMID 41334421
2025
2025
The Deep Plane versus SMAS Facelift: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Khoury S, Almubarak Z, Khan H, Boldt G, Villemure-Poliquin N, Nichols AC · Aesthetic Plast Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 40801931
2025
Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System and Deep Plane Facelift Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Vayalapra S, Guerero DN, Sandhu V, Happy AA, Imantalab D, Kissoonsingh P, et al. · Ann Plast Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 40600822
2025
Hemostatic Net Versus Surgical Drain After Deep Plane Facelift Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Abi-Rafeh J, Bassiri-Tehrani B, Nahai F · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40404849
2025
Discussion: Deep Plane Face Lift in Asian Patients
Markowitz BL · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 40996906
2025
PRS Journal Club: Deep Plane Rhytidectomy, Pollybeak Prevention in Open Rhinoplasty, and Private Equity in Aesthetic Surgery
Sergesketter AR, Margulies IG, Kalmar CL · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 40996919
2025
Deep Plane Face Lift in Asian Patients
Wong CH, Hsieh MKH, Mendelson B · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 40183553
2025
LigaSure-Assisted Submandibular Gland Excision in Deep-Plane Neck Lift: Review of 83 Patients
Pupić-Bakrač J, Pupić-Bakrač A · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 40048370
2025
A Long-term Evaluation: Deep Plane versus High SMAS Face Lift
Mariani M, Fabbri M, Serra PL, Murone V, Scucchi B, Botti C, et al. · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 39820938
2025
Endoscopic Deep Plane Facelift: A Classified Approach
Firat M · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 40576459
2025
Deep neck surgery in deep plane facelifts - learning from evidence and experience
Lellouch AG, Knoedler L, Alfertshofer M, Dean J, Panayi AC, Aguglia R, et al. · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 40674923
2025
Systematic Approach to Deep Plane Facelift
Ackerman BM, Savalia NB · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40133535
2025
Hemostatic Net Versus Surgical Drain After Deep Plane Facelift Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Ismail M, Ghoraba S · Aesthetic Plast Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 40131398
2025
Current Trends in Facelift and Necklift Procedures
Boyd CJ, Ceradini DJ · J Clin Med · PMID 40566019
2025
Critical Review of a Series of 78 Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Procedures With Deep-plane Technique
Colombo G, Dotto A, Distefano A · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 40534655
2025
Combined Deep Plane Facelift/Necklift and Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Surgery
Dodhia S, Taylor C, Barrera JE · Laryngoscope · PMID 39876796
2025
Deep Plane Direct Brow Lift
Fakih-Gomez N, Martins L, Dagher E, Obeid PM, Guzmán-Velázquez YA, Muñoz-Gonzalez C · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40064642
2025
Complete Platysma Muscle Suspension in Deep-Plane Face-Lift Surgery
Timberlake AT, Cameron Brawley C, Paul BC, Rosenberg DB · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 39212629
2025
Advancements in Face Lift Techniques: Preservation Face Lift With a Rotating Pedicle Flap
Sadati K, Mathieu O, Cetrulo CL, Lellouch AG · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 40104381
2025
Current Trends in Deep Plane Neck Lifting: A Systematic Review
Chinta SR, Brydges HT, Laspro M, Shah AR, Cohen J, Ceradini DJ · Ann Plast Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 39652837
2025
2025
Ultrasonic Deep-Plane Neck Lift
Gentile RD · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 38122804
2025
Deep-Plane Rhytidectomy: Pearls in Maximizing Outcomes while Minimizing Recovery
Gordon NA, Sawan TG · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 38049109
2025
Transtemporal Endoscopic Deep Plane Face Lift
Kul Z, Eryilmaz E, Özer E · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 39850537
2025
2025
LigaSure-Assisted Submandibular Gland Excision in Deep-Plane Neck Lift: Review of 83 Patients
Basaran K, Comert M · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 38546581
2025
Deep Plane Facelift "Bucket Handle" Technique Video
Abraham MT, Tang M, Husain S · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 40988656
2024
Integrating SMAS plication and deep plane techniques in facial rejuvenation: A novel approach
Cinar F, Celik U · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 39340879
2024
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the High-SMAS Facelift Technique: Objective Clinical Outcomes at 1-year
Botti G, Contessi Negrini F, Scarabosio A, Surico PL, Botti C · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 39020030
2024
CORE High-SMAS Extended Deep Plane Facelift Technique: How it Evolved
Wever CC · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 38701836
2024
The Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift
Perkins SW · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 38513710
2024
2024
2024
Facial Nerve Considerations for the Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift
Azizzadeh B, Lu RJ · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 38198817
2024
Vectorial Analysis of Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift
Talei B, Gould D, Ziai H · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 38657095
2024
Male Deep-Plane Face and Neck Lifting: Advanced and Customized Techniques
Bray D, Talei B · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 38936991
2024
Anatomy of the Facial Glideplanes, Deep Plane Spaces, and Ligaments: Implications for Surgical and Nonsurgical Lifting Procedures
Minelli L, Brown CP, van der Lei B, Mendelson B · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 37747400
2024
Defining the Safe Entry Point in Deep Plane Facelifting with Novel Landmark for the Buccal Branch of the Facial Nerve
Medhurst R, Tremblay C, Marrelli K, Best C, Jadeski L, Brace M · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 38633508
2024
2024
Assessment of deep plane facelift combined with fascia lata graft for the static treatment of facial palsy: A preliminary report
La Padula S, Ponzo M, Lombardi M, de Gregorio L, D'Andrea F, Coiante E, et al. · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 38091689
2024
The Mastoid Crevasse and 3-Dimensional Considerations in Deep Plane Neck Lifting
Talei B, Shauly O, Marxen T, Menon A, Gould DJ · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 37767973
2024
Limited Delamination Modifications to the Extended Deep Plane Rhytidectomy: An Anatomical Basis for Improved Outcomes
Roskies M, Bray D, Gordon NA, Gualdi A, Nayak LM, Talei B · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 39072376
2024
Using a Novel Method to Quantify and Confirm the Variable Vertical Vector of the Deep Plane Facelift
Bartels HG, Marks D, Toman J, Farrior EH · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 37358617
2023
Assessment of deep plane facelift in facial feminization surgery: A prospective pilot study
La Padula S, Coiante E, Beneduce N, Valentini V, D'Andrea L, Giudice GL, et al. · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 37579653
2022
The Deep Fascia of the Infraorbital Region, Deep Plane, and Suprafibromuscular Facelift: New Anatomy for Safer Facelifting
Andretto Amodeo C, Eggerstedt M, Kim IA, Nabili V, Keller GS · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 36261112
2022
The Extended Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Deep Plane Facelift
Hu S, Perkins SW · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 35545119
2022
The Effect of a Novel Platysma Hammock Flap During Extended Deep Plane Facelift on the Signs of Aging in the Neck
Jacono AA, Alemi AS, Harmon JJ, Ahmedli N · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 35446382
2022
Deep Plane Anatomy for the Facelift Surgeon: A Comprehensive Three-Dimensional Journey
Surek CC, Moorefield A · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 35501058
2022
2022
Asian Face Lift with the Composite Face Lift Technique
Wong CH, Hsieh MKH, Mendelson B · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 34758001
2021
Asian Facelift
Kwon TK, Choi YH · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 34579831
2021
Facelift Surgery: History, Anatomy, and Recent Innovations
Luu NN, Friedman O · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 32937672
2021
An outcome comparison of superficial versus deep plane dissection of cervicofacial flaps: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Nq Huynh M, Rokui S, McRae MC · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Meta-Analysis · PMID 33386263
2020
Demystifying the Deep Plane Facelift: What It Means Anatomically and Why It Works
Sykes J, Dilger A, Cotofana S · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 32866973
2020
Short or Minimum Incision Deep Plane/Extended Deep Plane Facelift/Rhytidectomy
Van Pham T, Truong KHTN · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 32866975
2020
Extended Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Flap Rhytidectomy
Quatela V, Montague A, Manning JP, Antunes M · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 32503716
2020
From the Deep-Plane Rhytidectomy to the Vertical Platysma Advancement
Gordon NA, Tower JI, Paskhover B · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 32503717
2020
The Surgical Anatomy and the Deep Plane Thread Lift of the Buccal Fat Pad
Tsai YT, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Yang HH, Chen L, Huang PP, et al. · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 32766032
2019
A Novel Extended Deep Plane Facelift Technique for Jawline Rejuvenation and Volumization
Jacono AA, Bryant LM, Ahmedli NN · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 30418482
2019
A Meta-Analysis of Complication Rates Among Different SMAS Facelift Techniques
Jacono AA, Alemi AS, Russell JL · Aesthet Surg J · Meta-Analysis · PMID 30768122
2019
Comparison of Hamra's and Mendelson's Models of Midface Lift
Choi J, Hwang K · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 31592846
2018
Deep Plane Facelift: An Evaluation of the High-SMAS versus Standard Incision Points
Sand JP, Amodeo CA, Nabili V, Keller GS · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 30513537
2016
Facelift Controversies
Barrett DM, Gerecci D, Wang TD · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 27400849
2016
Building the Composite Face Lift: A Personal Odyssey
Hamra ST · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 26986987
2015
2015
Deep plane face lifting for midface rejuvenation
Gordon NA, Adam SI · Clin Plast Surg · PMID 25440750
2014
Deep plane facelifting for facial rejuvenation
Gordon N, Adam S · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 25076447
2014
The deep-plane approach to neck rejuvenation
Gordon NA, Adam SI · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 24745388
2014
Vertical neck lifting
Jacono AA, Talei B · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 24745389
2013
Esthetic outcome after soft tissue reconstruction of the face using deep dissection and composite facelift technique
Ghassemi A, Shamsinejad M, Gerressen M, Talebzadeh M, Rüben A, Modabber A · J Oral Maxillofac Surg · PMID 23540429
2012
The transconjunctival deep-plane midface lift: a 9-year experience working under the muscle
Seitz IA, Llorente O, Few JW · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 22859542
2012
Endoscopic technique and liposuction-assisted facial composite rhytidectomy
Xie YC, Song YG · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 22842443
2012
A novel advancement flap for reconstruction of massive forehead and temple soft-tissue defects
Huang AT, Tarasidis G, Yelverton JC, Burke A · Laryngoscope · PMID 22753102
2011
The minimal access deep plane extended vertical facelift
Jacono AA, Parikh SS · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 22065880
2011
Contemporary deep plane rhytidectomy
Sykes JM, Liang J, Kim JE · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 21246463
2011
2011
Deep-plane face-lift as an alternative in the smoking patient
Parikh SS, Jacono AA · Arch Facial Plast Surg · PMID 21768564
2010
Anatomic comparison of the deep-plane face-lift and the transtemporal midface-lift
Jacono AA, Stong BC · Arch Facial Plast Surg · PMID 20855777
2009
Nuances of the Composite Face-lift Technique
Choucair RJ, Hamra ST · Semin Plast Surg · PMID 21037860
2009
Deep plane rhytidectomy and variations
Baker SR · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 19900662
2009
Chin IX: Unusual Soft Tissue Problems of the Lower Face
Flores RL, Zide BM · Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr · PMID 22110808
2009
The asian face lift
Bergeron L, Chen YR · Semin Plast Surg · PMID 20567724
2008
Extended superficial musculaponeurotic system dissection and composite rhytidectomy
Choucair RJ, Hamra ST · Clin Plast Surg · PMID 18922313
2008
Hematoma rates in drainless deep-plane face-lift surgery with and without the use of fibrin glue
Zoumalan R, Rizk SS · Arch Facial Plast Surg · PMID 18347237
2007
2007
Midface effects of the deep-plane vs the superficial musculoaponeurotic system plication face-lift
Adamson PA, Dahiya R, Litner J · Arch Facial Plast Surg · PMID 17224481
2006
Deep-plane technique
Kamer FM, Markarian A · Arch Facial Plast Surg · PMID 16702531
2006
Superficial musculoaponeurotic system vs deep-plane face-lift
Becker FF · Arch Facial Plast Surg · PMID 16702530
2005
Subperiosteal deep plane rhytidectomy: the composite midface lift
Gentile RD · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 16575706
2005
Deep plane face-lift
Pastorek N, Bustillo A · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 16085289
2005
Deep plane rhytidectomy: a personal evolution
Kamer FM, Mingrone MD · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 15519932
2004
The adjustable vector deep plane midface lift
Niamtu J · Atlas Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am · PMID 15450283
2004
SMAS graft of the nasolabial area during deep plane rhytidectomy
Calderon W, Andrades PR, Israel G, Cabello R, Leniz P · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 15277832
2004
The adjustable vector deep plane midface lift
Niamtu J, Chisholm B · J Oral Maxillofac Surg · PMID 15122575
2004
Deep-plane face-lift vs superficial musculoaponeurotic system plication face-lift: a comparative study
Becker FF, Bassichis BA · Arch Facial Plast Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 14732637
2003
The deep plane facelift
Alsarraf R, To WC, Johnson CM · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 12739185
2002
Deep plane rhytidectomy: a personal evolution
Kamer FM, Mingrone MD · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 15062330
2002
Radical face lift surgery: a plea for caution
Fredricks S · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 19331958
2001
Midfacial effects of the deep-plane facelift
Miller PJ, Constantinides M, Galli SK · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 11518977
2001
[Composite rhytidectomy a modo Hamra]
Tepavicharova-Romanska P · Khirurgiia (Sofiia) · PMID 12122753
2001
Recovery from deep-plane rhytidectomy following unilateral wound treatment with autologous platelet gel: a pilot study
Powell DM, Chang E, Farrior EH · Arch Facial Plast Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 11710858
2000
The deep plane facelift: a 20-year evolution of technique
Baylis HI, Goldberg RA, Shorr N · Ophthalmology · PMID 10711886
2000
Prevention and correction of the "face-lifted" appearance
Hamra ST · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 11802570
2000
Hematoma formation in deep plane rhytidectomy
Kamer FM, Song AU · Arch Facial Plast Surg · PMID 11074716
1999
Deep plane rhytidectomy
Calabria R · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 10597713
1998
1998
SMAS rhytidectomy versus deep plane rhytidectomy: an objective comparison
Kamer FM, Frankel AS · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 9727459
1998
[Multiple-layer composite rhytidectomy]
Wang X, Chen Z, Chen M · Zhonghua Zheng Xing Shao Shang Wai Ke Za Zhi · PMID 10452058
1998
Composite rhytidectomy
Candiani P, Campiglio GL, Tremolada C · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 9529234
1997
Comparison of conventional and deep plane facelift
Miller AJ, Graham HD · J La State Med Soc · PMID 9397660
1997
Composite rhytidectomy. Finesse and refinements in technique
Hamra ST · Clin Plast Surg · PMID 9142472
1997
Deep-plane cervicofacial "hike": anatomic basis with dog-ear blepharoplasty
Longaker MT, Glat PM, Zide BM · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 8982182
1996
Deep-plane/composite rhytidectomy
Godin MS, Johnson CM · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 9243992
1996
One hundred consecutive deep plane face-lifts
Kamer FM · Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · PMID 8554742
1995
Composite rhytidectomy and the nasolabial fold
Hamra ST · Clin Plast Surg · PMID 7634740
1995
Simultaneous deep-plane face lift and trichloroacetic acid peel
Johnson JB · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 7870795
1994
[Face lifts of the malar, jugal and nasolabial area]
Trepsat F · Ann Chir Plast Esthet · PMID 7771747
1994
Deep-plane cervicofacial rotation-advancement flap for reconstruction of large cheek defects
Kroll SS, Reece GP, Robb G, Black J · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 8016256
1994
1994
Simultaneous deep-plane face lift and trichloroacetic acid peel
Dingman DL, Hartog J, Siemionow M · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 8278488
1994
Anatomical basis for a safe and easier approach to composite rhytidectomy
Tremolada C, Fissette J, Candiani P · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 7817888
1993
Repositioning the orbicularis oculi muscle in composite rhytidectomy
Ciarrochi EA · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 8460207
1992
Decreasing prolonged swelling and pain associated with deep plane face lifts
Hoefflin SM · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 1448520
1992
Composite rhytidectomy
Hamra ST · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 1615067
1992
Repositioning the orbicularis oculi muscle in the composite rhytidectomy
Hamra ST · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 1615081
1991
1990
The deep-plane rhytidectomy
Hamra ST · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 2359803